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Work History
Education
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Additional Training and Qualifications
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Angela Weeks

Trail,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with practicum experience at FAIR, excelling in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Proven ability to build rapport with clients and implement trauma-informed care strategies, and confidentiality. Skilled in effective communication and case management, fostering positive relationships to enhance client engagement and support. Committed to promoting inclusive and supportive environments for diverse populations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Practicum Student

FAIR
Trail, BC
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Family Advancement partnership and MCFD protocols.
  • Prepared objective, relevant reports while managing client files in compliance with agency standards.
  • Addressed challenging behaviors using non-judgmental and empathetic communication techniques.
  • Built rapport with hesitant clients to encourage engagement with services.
  • Exhibited strong communication skills, ensuring assertiveness while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Executed effective crisis intervention strategies to stabilize challenging situations.
  • Assessed suicide risk levels among individuals who were experiencing intense distress.
  • Assisted case workers with tracking client progress, developing support plans and referrals, and providing follow-up support.
  • Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
  • Attended weekly team meetings with supervisors to discuss cases and review best practices.

ISE Student Support

School District 20
Trail, BC
03.2018 - Current
  • Support students and teachers in multiple aspects of academic learning
  • Create and follow adaptive and modified programs in coherence with British Columbia Education curriculum
  • Learning and emotional support at all grade levels 8-12 with an emphasis on strength-based, trauma informed approach
  • Supporting children dealing with trama/emotional/behavioural challenges, ASD, FASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other neuro diverse challenges through appropriate stratagies, therapies, and resources
  • Create and maintain positive relationships with students and teachers
  • Support a variety of students in multiple aspects of learning.
  • Collaborating with teachers to enhance individual student success.
  • Specific tutoring in reading and math at all primary grade levels K-7
  • Creative problem solving used to resolve situations involving challenging behaviours
  • Flexibility with ever-changing schedules
  • Attended workshops and seminars to enhance learning beyond the classroom.

Preschool Teacher/ECE

Four Winds
Rossland, Canada
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: Rossland, BC
  • Independently develop a safe, supportive and inclusive environment promoting child- directed learning (play).
  • Create developmentally appropriate provocational lessons to inspire exploration, creativity, and to develop essential skills
  • Routinely assess ASQ for each individual child in order to progress and meet all children’s learning needs.
  • Develop activities based on pedagogical observation tailored to social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
  • Consistent communication with parents and caregivers and co-workers through email, phone, and face-to-face enabling a strong connection between child, parent and teacher.
  • Current and evolving pedagogical narrations that document and demonstrate children’s learning and social/ emotional skill development.
  • Participate in regular professional development keeping current with educational research and developments.
  • Rossland, BC

Education

Diploma-with Honors - Social Service Worker

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
06-2025

Associate Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
06-2024

Certificate-with honors - Early Childhood Education

Selkirk College
Castlegar
06-2016

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Client confidentiality
  • Client assessment and advocacy
  • Case management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication strategies
  • Cultural competency
  • Networking
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Effective communication
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Educational support
  • Resource navigation
  • Client documentation
  • Cooperative
  • Case documentation

Additional Training and Qualifications

  • Valid class 5 Drivers License – 0 infractions.
  • First Aid Level 1- Current
  • Workplace specific WHIMIS training
  • Spectrum training- Selkirk College
  • MANDT Behavioral training certificate
  • POPARD Autism Spectrum training certificate

References

Christine Byrd

Principal, JL Crowe Secondary School

(250) 368-5591

cbyrd@sd20.bc.ca

Jennifer Reid

Human Services Instructor, Selkirk College

jreid1@selkirk.ca

Timeline

Practicum Student

FAIR
04.2025 - 06.2025

ISE Student Support

School District 20
03.2018 - Current

Preschool Teacher/ECE

Four Winds
01.2016 - 03.2018

Diploma-with Honors - Social Service Worker

Selkirk College

Associate Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions

Selkirk College

Certificate-with honors - Early Childhood Education

Selkirk College

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